China has set up a research center on nano biology in central south China's Hunan Province.

The research center, established at Hunan University, will focus on studies on biological nano technology, which combines nano and biologic technologies and represent an international scientific forefront.

A state-level key laboratory will soon be set up to support the research, according to sources.

Since the 1970s, Hunan University has been leading domestic research on chemical and biologic transduction technologies.

In recent years, a group of world-level study results have been reaped through joint research on nano technology and biological technology.

(Xinhua News Agency 08/30/2001)